as in to measure (out)
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Recent Examples of dish out
People on the ground in Pensacola, Florida – where the old logo still shines bright above the interstate – were quick to dish out criticism.
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Lorraine Taylor, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2025
In one of its most aggressive moves, Meta acquired Alexandr Wang, founder of Scale AI, as part of a deal that saw the Facebook parent dish out $14.3 billion for a 49% stake in the AI startup.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
Do not leave pet food or water dishes out overnight.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 19 Aug. 2025
The South Florida side came from behind to grab the group stage victory, as Suarez dished out helpers to Rodrigo De Paul and Tadeo Allende that were sandwiched around a goal of his own.
—Franco Panizo, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
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Lorraine Taylor, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2025
In one of its most aggressive moves, Meta acquired Alexandr Wang, founder of Scale AI, as part of a deal that saw the Facebook parent dish out $14.3 billion for a 49% stake in the AI startup.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
Do not leave pet food or water dishes out overnight.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 19 Aug. 2025
The South Florida side came from behind to grab the group stage victory, as Suarez dished out helpers to Rodrigo De Paul and Tadeo Allende that were sandwiched around a goal of his own.
—Franco Panizo, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dish out
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The Creative Arts Emmys, held on September 6 and 7, had already handed out several exciting awards, including for Bryan Cranston’s guest turn on The Studio and Julianne Nicholson’s chaotic arc on Hacks.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
15 Sep. 2025
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The aspiring performer also handed out flyers for the Boston Comedy Club at night in exchange for free stage time at the end of the night, according to The Atlantic.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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Just as importantly, though, cooks engineer plates that are physically easier to share and more generously portioned.—
Maggie Hennessy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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However, either nut can fit into a balanced, nutritious diet and can support weight control when portioned mindfully.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
17 Sep. 2025
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The private pool is perfectly proportioned and shaded terraces invite afternoon snoozes or sunset spritzes.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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This can not only help your room feel properly proportioned but can also enable easy flow throughout the space.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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The Anderson classification system for turf toe is split into three grades.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
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Plans also call for remodeling the existing southern section into 3,700 square feet of additional commercial space, split evenly between two storefronts.—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Rain drizzled down most of the day Friday and into the early evening, but before sunset, as Kansas City shredder Samantha Fish was unleashing on guitar, the clouds parted to make way for a vibrant, double rainbow that arched over the entire box canyon.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
16 Sep. 2025
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Her hair was parted down the middle in loose waves.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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Most federal comment periods last 60 to 90 days versus the 21 days allotted to comment on rescinding the Roadless Rule.—
Brianna Randall,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Federal officials often drew rough or incorrect maps and even lost track of which parcels had been allotted and to whom, especially as original allottees passed away.—
Beth Rose Middleton Manning,
The Conversation,
15 Sep. 2025
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Before releasing her new album Man’s Best Friend, Sabrina Carpenter only doled out one promotional single.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Mariah Carey, will be honored with the ceremonies' Video Vanguard Award, while the presenter list is equally glamorous, with Ciara, Drew Barrymore, Ashlee Simpson and Jessica Simpson, and many more doling out awards throughout the night.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Dish out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dish%20out. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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